Angelo Avramakis
(Greek: Βαγγέλης Αβραμάκης)
is a Greek musician and bouzouki virtuoso. Born in
Serres, Greece and raised in Australia, he has become one of the most prominent bouzouki players in the world, known for his
technical skill & expressive style.
Angelo began playing drums at the age of 4 and picked up the bouzouki at 8. He later studied music theory and harmony at
the
Melba Conservatorium of Music. In addition to the bouzouki, he plays guitar, keyboards, bass guitar &
baglama.
Over the years, he has toured and performed with many of Greece's most celebrated artists, including Vaso Hatzi,
Vasilis Saleas,
Tasos Bougas, Stamatis Gonidis,
Zafeiris Melas,
Rita Sakellariou, Doukissa,
Tzeni Vanou, Stamatis Kokotas, Antzela Dimitriou,
Lefteris Pantazis, Efi Thodi, Makis Kalaitzis, Yiannis Katevas, John Tikis, Giannis
Vasileiou and
Marinella. He has also performed with the very popular and
talented Turkish singer
Ibrahim Tatlises when he appeared in Melbourne as a guest at
"Nikos Greek Tavern" in the 1990s.
Over the last three decades, Angelo has
appeared in Greek newspapers as well as TV shows such as
Tonight Live with
Steve Vizard. Some of his original recordings have been
broadcast on radio stations 3XY and
FOX FM. His performances and recordings have also been shared on online platforms including YouTube. He has also appeared on
Greek TV ANT1 and ERT.
He has released several albums, including
"Terma Oi Thisies" and "New Wave Passion".
His bouzouki playing style draws influence from
Manolis Hiotis (Greek: Μανώλης Χιώτης) and
Giorgos Zambetas (Greek: Γιώργος
Ζαμπέτας),
blending
rebetiko and
laiko foundations with contemporary expression and clarity of tone.
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